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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

(from left) Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stand on stage of the Iowa Democratic Hall of Fame ceremony on Friday, July 17, 2015. Five democratic presidential candidates gave speeches during the event. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Dems to face off in debate

October 13, 2015

Iowa Democratic leaders anticipate first primary debate. By Aleksandra Vujicic [email protected] Democratic front-runners and stragglers, each seeking their party’s presidential nomination,...

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jordan Lomax (27) brings Pittsburgh Panthers running back Darrin Hall (22)d down in Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. The Hawkeyes beat the Panthers, 27-24. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

HALFTIME: Iowa 16, Illinois 7

October 10, 2015

  At halftime in Kinnick Stadium, the Iowa football team is leading Illinois, 16-7. By Danny Payne [email protected] This is a better game than I expected, at least so far. I'm still...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard tries to break a tackle against Iowa State at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Sep. 12, 2015 in Ames, Iowa. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 31-17. (The Daily Iowan/Joshua Housing)

Quotables: What Iowa football players had to say — 10/6

October 6, 2015

  Iowa met with the media on Tuesday, here’s the best from what players said. By Jordan Hansen [email protected] Each week, the Iowa football team meets with the media on Tuesday...

Around the Big Ten

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] September 24, 2015

1) Ohio State (3-0): Quarterback issues or not, Urban Meyer has built a top-five defense in Columbus. That alone might carry it this season. 2) Michigan State (3-0): Connor Cook has 8 touchdowns against...

A very different Cinderella

A very different Cinderella

September 17, 2015

By Isaac Hamlet [email protected] Sweatshops are rarely included, mentioned, or thought about in fairy tales. Because of this, the setting is taken advantage of in Sarah Prineas’s retelling and...

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz talks to the media in Hansen Football Performance Center on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015. The press conference was rescheduled for Sept. 8 for today, Sept. 9 due to the death of former Iowa player Tyler Sash. (The Daily Iowan//Margaret Kispert)

Iowa notebook, Ferentz reacts to Sash death

September 10, 2015

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz met with the media Wednesday afternoon. By Ryan Rodriguez [email protected] Iowa head football coach Kirk Ferentz spoke to members of the media Wednesday to discuss...

Board of Regents members gather in the IMU Main Lounge on Wed. March 11, 2015. The State of Iowa Board of Regents meet to discuss the future of universities in Iowa. (The Daily Iowan/Courtney Hawkins)

Staff Council disappointed by regents

September 10, 2015

The UI Staff Council prepares statement to Iowa Board of Regents. By Austin Petroski [email protected] The University of Iowa Staff Council elected to send a statement to the state Board of...

DOTW: The Red Schwinn

DOTW: The Red Schwinn

September 10, 2015

Before the colder weather sets in, hop on the bike, and head down to Ride for one of its signature cocktails. The bike-theme restaurant has a long specialty menu, so ask for a recommendation, and you’ll...

Correction

Correction

September 2, 2015

In the Sept. 1 article “Search Faces Criticism,” The Daily Iowan had a factual error regarding UI Faculty Senate. Rather than recommending a candidate, as the story said, the Senate will submit a...

UI sophomores Cesar Perez and Ryan Scott study in the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 11, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/McCall Radavich)

The ‘deals’ in American education

September 2, 2015

Christian Fischer [email protected] Eighty-nine percent of “first-time, full-year freshmen” accepted some form of financial concessions in 2014-15, according to the National Association...

Correction

Correction

September 1, 2015

In the Aug. 31 article "Pickup soccer kicked out," the Daily Iowan incorrectly reported that the pickup soccer group used to play at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center three times per week. The...

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A growing Iowa City skyline stands against a muggy afternoon sky on Monday, July 17, 2006. A story released Monday in Money Magazine ranked the city No. 74 on its "Best Places to Live" list out of an original pool of nearly 750.

While you were away

August 24, 2015

While you were away... Apartments Downtown leases ruled illegal Apartments Downtown, Iowa City’s largest landlord, was found guilty of violating Iowa’s landlord-tenant laws this summer. Sixth...